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Home » Formula 1 circuits » Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring: Circuit Guide, History and Records

Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring: Circuit Guide, History and Records

Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring: Circuit Guide

The Austrian Grand Prix is one of Formula 1’s shortest but most intense races, with the Red Bull Ring packing long straights, heavy braking zones, dramatic elevation changes and fast downhill corners into a lap of little more than four kilometres. The relatively small number of corners means lap times are exceptionally short, producing tiny qualifying gaps and making even a small mistake particularly costly.

Located in the Styrian hills around Spielberg, the circuit also provides one of the most distinctive natural settings on the Formula 1 calendar. Cars climb sharply through the opening half of the lap before descending through a sequence of faster corners, creating a track where straight-line speed, braking stability, traction and aerodynamic confidence all play important roles.

Ferrari has experienced almost every possible emotion in Austria, from Lorenzo Bandini winning the first World Championship Austrian Grand Prix in 1964 to controversial team orders during the Michael Schumacher era and Charles Leclerc’s superb 2022 victory over Max Verstappen. You can explore the other venues on the ScuderiaFans Formula 1 circuits guide.

Austrian Grand Prix circuit information

The Red Bull Ring is situated in Spielberg, in the Austrian state of Styria. The modern Formula 1 configuration measures 4.326 kilometres and contains only 10 corners, making it one of the shortest laps of the season in terms of both distance and lap time.

The Austrian Grand Prix is contested over 71 laps for a total race distance of 307.018 kilometres. Oscar Piastri holds the current official Formula 1 race lap record after setting a 1:07.924 for McLaren during the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.

  • Circuit: Red Bull Ring
  • Location: Spielberg, Styria, Austria
  • First Austrian World Championship Grand Prix: 1964
  • First Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spielberg: 1970
  • Circuit length: 4.326 km
  • Race distance: 307.018 km
  • Number of laps: 71
  • Number of corners: 10
  • Race lap record: 1:07.924 – Oscar Piastri, McLaren, 2025

Why the Red Bull Ring is such a distinctive Formula 1 circuit

On paper, a circuit containing only 10 corners might appear relatively simple, but Austria is far more demanding than the layout suggests. Much of the first half of the lap consists of hard acceleration followed by major braking events, while the second half becomes faster and more flowing as the track descends back towards the start-finish straight.

The short lap also compresses the competitive field. When lap times are only just over one minute in qualifying conditions, a difference of one or two tenths of a second represents a much larger percentage of the total lap than it would at Spa-Francorchamps or Singapore, meaning small setup improvements can move a driver several positions.

Traffic management can therefore become important in qualifying, while teams need to judge carefully how much gap to create before beginning a flying lap. Waiting too long can cost tyre temperature, but running too close to another car can compromise aerodynamic performance through the faster final sector.

Elevation changes at the Red Bull Ring

Elevation is one of the defining features of the Austrian Grand Prix. From the opening corner, cars climb aggressively towards the highest section of the circuit, with the uphill run to Turn 3 making the braking point unusually difficult to judge because drivers are slowing the car while travelling up a steep gradient.

After the upper section of the circuit, the track begins dropping back towards the valley. The change in gradient contributes to the Red Bull Ring’s natural amphitheatre appearance and gives spectators in several grandstands unusually broad views across different parts of the lap.

The circuit also sits at roughly 660 metres above sea level. The reduced air density is not as extreme as at the Mexico City Grand Prix, but it still influences aerodynamic performance and cooling requirements, adding another variable for engineers when setting up the car.

The most important corners at the Red Bull Ring

Turn 1

The opening right-hander comes after a relatively short run from the starting grid, but it remains a significant overtaking and incident zone. Drivers brake uphill and need to avoid running too wide because the exit is crucial for building speed onto the long acceleration section that follows.

A poor exit from Turn 1 carries a particularly high cost because cars remain at or near full throttle for much of the climb towards Turn 3. Drivers who lose momentum can therefore become vulnerable even before reaching the next major braking zone.

Turn 3 and the steep uphill braking zone

Turn 3 is the Red Bull Ring’s most obvious overtaking opportunity and one of its most recognisable corners. Cars climb steeply towards a tight right-hander before braking from high speed, creating an opportunity for drivers to use slipstream, battery deployment and late braking to attack.

The uphill gradient allows drivers to brake surprisingly late, but the corner is wide enough for different lines and frequently produces side-by-side racing. Contact is also common because a driver attacking on the inside can force a rival towards the outside of the corner before both accelerate downhill towards Turn 4.

Turn 4

The run from Turn 3 to Turn 4 provides another strong overtaking opportunity, particularly when drivers have been forced to compromise their exit from the previous corner. The downhill approach increases speed rapidly before another heavy braking event for the right-hander.

Drivers need to avoid locking the front tyres while positioning the car for the middle sector. An aggressive move here can succeed, but going too deep leaves the attacker vulnerable to a switchback as both cars begin the faster descent through the next part of the lap.

The fast final sector

The character of the circuit changes significantly after the heavy braking zones. Turns 6 and 7 require more aerodynamic commitment, before the cars accelerate towards the extremely fast final sequence at Turns 9 and 10.

These closing corners reward a stable rear end and driver confidence because the barriers and gravel are much closer than at the wide opening section of the circuit. Any hesitation through the final two corners also carries an additional penalty because the lost speed continues all the way along the start-finish straight.

The Rindt corner

Turn 9 is traditionally associated with Jochen Rindt, Austria’s first Formula 1 World Champion. It is one of the fastest and most committed corners on the circuit, with drivers arriving at high speed before turning right and immediately preparing for the final corner.

The combination of speed and limited margin makes this section particularly impressive during qualifying. Drivers need enough confidence to use almost every centimetre of available track without crossing the circuit boundary and losing the lap.

Track limits at the Austrian Grand Prix

Track limits became one of the Red Bull Ring’s most discussed issues during the early 2020s. The final corners were particularly problematic because asphalt beyond the kerbs allowed drivers to exceed the white line without immediately losing significant grip, creating an incentive to use every available millimetre.

The situation reached an extreme during the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix weekend, when the FIA was required to review more than a thousand potential track-limit infringements. Several drivers received penalties and the final classification required additional checks after the race.

Changes were introduced ahead of the 2024 event to create a more natural deterrent. Gravel strips were installed immediately behind the exit kerbs at Turns 9 and 10, while the circuit boundary at Turn 4 was also modified to reduce the usable asphalt beyond the white line.

The principle remains simple: if all four wheels move beyond the white line, the driver has exceeded track limits. The presence of gravel now makes exceeding that boundary more likely to cost lap time naturally rather than relying entirely on post-session penalties.

Why straight-line speed matters in Austria

The Red Bull Ring rewards efficient power delivery because the opening section contains several long acceleration zones. Cars repeatedly leave relatively slow corners and spend substantial periods at full throttle, making traction, electrical deployment and low drag particularly important.

However, teams cannot simply remove aerodynamic load. The faster second half of the lap requires stability and confidence, so engineers must find a compromise between reducing drag on the straights and maintaining enough downforce for the downhill sequence and fast final corners.

This balance has often created interesting comparisons between cars with very different strengths. A powerful or aerodynamically efficient car can build an advantage in the opening half of the lap, while a chassis with stronger high-speed balance can recover much of that time later.

Tyre management at the Austrian Grand Prix

The Red Bull Ring does not contain the long sequences of sustained high-energy corners found at circuits such as Barcelona or Silverstone, but tyre management can still become decisive. High track temperatures, repeated traction events and aggressive kerb use can increase degradation, particularly when drivers are fighting closely.

The short lap also means traffic after a pit stop can become a major strategic consideration. Losing only a few seconds behind a slower car can represent several laps of lost opportunity, so teams need to calculate not only tyre life but also where their driver will rejoin.

Two-stop strategies can become attractive when degradation is high enough, while a Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car can significantly reduce the cost of an additional stop. The relatively short pit-loss time compared with some longer circuits can encourage teams to remain flexible rather than committing too early to one strategy.

Overtaking at the Red Bull Ring

Austria normally provides more overtaking opportunities than many circuits of comparable length. The combination of long straights and heavy braking zones means a faster driver can attempt moves at several points rather than being restricted to a single corner.

Turn 3 is the clearest opportunity because drivers can use the slipstream throughout the uphill run before braking late into the tight right-hander. Turn 4 provides another chance immediately afterwards, meaning an unsuccessful attack at Turn 3 does not necessarily end the battle.

The multiple passing zones can also create sequences in which drivers exchange positions over several corners. That characteristic has contributed to some of the Red Bull Ring’s most memorable races, particularly when drivers on different tyre strategies meet during the closing stages.

History of the Austrian Grand Prix

The first Austrian Grand Prix counting towards the Formula 1 World Championship took place in 1964 at the Zeltweg airfield circuit. The extremely bumpy surface made the venue unsuitable for regular Formula 1 competition, and the championship did not return to Austria until a purpose-built circuit was constructed nearby.

The Österreichring opened in 1969 and hosted its first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix the following year. It was dramatically longer and faster than today’s Red Bull Ring, with sweeping high-speed corners running through the Styrian landscape and very little margin for error.

As Formula 1 speeds increased, safety concerns eventually led to major changes. During the winter of 1995-96, the circuit was extensively redesigned and shortened, reopening as the A1-Ring before Formula 1 returned in 1997.

The Austrian Grand Prix remained on the calendar through 2003 before disappearing again for more than a decade. Following redevelopment under Red Bull ownership, the circuit returned to Formula 1 in 2014 under its current Red Bull Ring name and has remained a regular championship venue ever since.

Ferrari at the Austrian Grand Prix

Ferrari’s relationship with the Austrian Grand Prix began at the very first World Championship edition. Lorenzo Bandini won the 1964 race at Zeltweg for the Scuderia, taking the only Formula 1 World Championship victory of his career and establishing Ferrari as the inaugural Austrian Grand Prix winner.

The Scuderia has subsequently experienced victories, controversies, missed opportunities and memorable podiums at Spielberg. By the 2026 event, Ferrari had accumulated more Formula 1 podium finishes at Spielberg than any other constructor, highlighting how consistently the team has featured near the front across several different eras.

Lorenzo Bandini wins the first Austrian Grand Prix in 1964

The inaugural World Championship Austrian Grand Prix was held on the rough Zeltweg airfield circuit rather than the modern Spielberg layout. Attrition was extremely high, but Ferrari’s Lorenzo Bandini survived the demanding race to claim victory.

It proved to be Bandini’s only Formula 1 World Championship win. For Ferrari, however, the result established an Austrian connection that would continue through very different generations of Scuderia machinery.

Niki Lauda and Ferrari’s Austrian connection

Few drivers connect Ferrari and Austria more naturally than Niki Lauda. The Austrian became World Champion with Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and played a central role in returning the Scuderia to the front of Formula 1 during the 1970s.

Ironically, Lauda’s only Austrian Grand Prix victory did not come with Ferrari. He finally won his home race in 1984 while driving for McLaren, overcoming mechanical difficulties during the closing stages to become the first and so far only Austrian driver to win the Austrian Grand Prix.

Despite that distinction, the Red Bull Ring weekend regularly celebrates Lauda’s legacy, and his Ferrari career remains an important part of Austria’s Formula 1 heritage.

Eddie Irvine wins for Ferrari in 1999

The 1999 Austrian Grand Prix arrived immediately after Michael Schumacher suffered the broken leg that removed him from several races. That left Eddie Irvine responsible for leading Ferrari’s championship challenge against McLaren.

The race changed on the opening lap when McLaren teammates Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard collided while fighting at the front. Irvine took advantage of the opportunity and eventually secured victory for Ferrari, strengthening a championship challenge that would continue all the way to the final race of the season.

Ferrari’s controversial team orders in 2002

The 2002 Austrian Grand Prix became one of the most controversial races in Ferrari history. Rubens Barrichello had been the stronger Ferrari driver throughout the weekend and controlled the race from the front, while teammate Michael Schumacher followed behind.

With Schumacher dominating the championship standings, Ferrari instructed Barrichello to allow him through. The Brazilian waited until the final metres before slowing near the finish line, handing victory to Schumacher in a scene that produced loud criticism from spectators and across Formula 1.

The controversy became one of the defining examples used in Formula 1 discussions about team orders. Ferrari returned the following season and Schumacher won again in 2003, which remained the Scuderia’s most recent Austrian victory for almost two decades.

Charles Leclerc defeats Max Verstappen in 2022

Charles Leclerc ended Ferrari’s long Austrian victory drought in spectacular style in 2022. Rather than relying on strategy or an incident, Leclerc repeatedly passed Max Verstappen on track as tyre degradation shifted the balance between Ferrari and Red Bull.

Leclerc overtook Verstappen three times during the race as the pair moved through their pit-stop strategies. A late throttle problem created additional tension, but the Ferrari driver managed the issue and held on to win by 1.532 seconds.

The victory was Ferrari’s first in Austria since Michael Schumacher’s 2003 success and one of Leclerc’s strongest race performances with the Scuderia. Carlos Sainz had also been in contention for the podium before a dramatic engine failure and fire ended his race.

Memorable Austrian Grand Prix races

1984: Niki Lauda finally wins at home

Niki Lauda had already become an Austrian sporting icon by the time he arrived at his home Grand Prix in 1984, but victory in Austria had repeatedly escaped him. Driving for McLaren, he finally changed that by defeating Nelson Piquet despite suffering gearbox problems during the closing stages.

The win remains unique because no other Austrian Formula 1 driver has won the country’s World Championship Grand Prix. It also formed part of the season in which Lauda secured his third and final Drivers’ Championship by only half a point.

2002: Ferrari team orders create controversy

Rubens Barrichello’s late handover of victory to Michael Schumacher generated an immediate negative reaction from many spectators. The fact that Barrichello had controlled almost the entire race made Ferrari’s instruction especially controversial.

The images from the finish and podium became inseparable from the 2002 season. Although team orders had always formed part of Formula 1 strategy, Austria brought the debate into the centre of public attention.

2019: Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc collide in the fight for victory

Charles Leclerc started the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix from pole position and appeared to be heading towards the first Formula 1 victory of his career. Max Verstappen had suffered a poor start, but the Red Bull recovered dramatically as the race progressed and closed onto the Ferrari during the final laps.

The decisive battle came at Turn 3, where Verstappen attacked Leclerc repeatedly. With two laps remaining the pair made wheel-to-wheel contact as Verstappen moved ahead, leaving Leclerc outside the circuit and triggering a post-race investigation.

The stewards ultimately allowed the result to stand, giving Verstappen victory and leaving Leclerc second. The battle became an early chapter in a rivalry that would continue through later seasons.

2024: Verstappen and Norris collide

The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix appeared to be developing into a direct fight between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris before tensions escalated during the closing laps. Norris repeatedly attacked the Red Bull into the major braking zones as Verstappen defended the lead.

The pair eventually made contact on Lap 64, leaving both with punctures and effectively removing them from the victory fight. George Russell, who had been running behind them, inherited the lead and won for Mercedes ahead of Oscar Piastri.

Carlos Sainz finished third for Ferrari, giving the Scuderia an unexpected podium after the dramatic incident at the front. Charles Leclerc endured a much more difficult race and finished outside the points.

Recent Austrian Grand Prix results

2022: Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc delivered one of his most impressive Ferrari victories at the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen started from pole after winning the Sprint, but Ferrari managed its tyres more effectively during the main race and Leclerc repeatedly closed onto the Red Bull.

The Monegasque passed Verstappen three times as the two worked through different phases of their strategies, eventually taking control despite developing a late throttle issue. Leclerc crossed the line first ahead of Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium for Mercedes.

Carlos Sainz looked capable of joining his teammate near the front before his Ferrari power unit failed dramatically with 13 laps remaining. What might have become a Ferrari one-two therefore ended with one victory and one retirement.

2023: Max Verstappen wins ahead of Charles Leclerc

Max Verstappen dominated much of the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix weekend and completed the main race with another victory for Red Bull. Ferrari remained his closest challenger, with Charles Leclerc briefly leading during the different strategic phases before Verstappen regained the advantage.

Leclerc finished second, 5.155 seconds behind the winner, while Sergio Perez recovered from 15th on the grid to complete the podium. Carlos Sainz initially finished behind Perez before post-race track-limit penalties contributed to a revised classification.

The weekend became particularly notable for the extraordinary number of track-limit investigations. Those problems contributed directly to the circuit changes introduced before Formula 1 returned in 2024.

2024: George Russell capitalises on Verstappen-Norris collision

Max Verstappen appeared to be heading towards another Red Bull Ring victory in 2024, but Lando Norris closed rapidly during the final stint and launched several attacks for the lead. Their increasingly aggressive battle ended in contact, giving both drivers punctures and suddenly opening the race for George Russell.

Russell took advantage and won for Mercedes ahead of Oscar Piastri, while Carlos Sainz secured third place for Ferrari. Charles Leclerc finished 11th after a difficult afternoon that included several pit stops, leaving Sainz responsible for the Scuderia’s podium result.

2025: McLaren one-two as Charles Leclerc finishes third

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri dominated the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix for McLaren, engaging in a tense intra-team battle across much of the race. Norris successfully converted pole position into victory, finishing 2.695 seconds ahead of Piastri.

Ferrari emerged as the strongest team behind the two McLarens. Charles Leclerc finished third, while Lewis Hamilton took fourth in the second Ferrari, giving the Scuderia a strong double result at a circuit where its upgraded car showed encouraging pace.

Max Verstappen’s race ended on the opening lap following contact with Kimi Antonelli at Turn 3. With the Red Bull eliminated immediately, Ferrari was able to convert its qualifying performance into valuable championship points and another Spielberg podium.

2026: George Russell wins as Ferrari slips backwards on Sunday

The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix initially looked highly promising for Ferrari. George Russell secured pole position for Mercedes, but Charles Leclerc qualified second and Lewis Hamilton third, giving the Scuderia both cars immediately behind the pole-sitter.

Max Verstappen had crashed during the final stages of qualifying and started further back, but the Red Bull driver recovered strongly during the Grand Prix. He worked his way into second place and then closed on Russell during the final stint, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli followed closely behind in third.

Russell ultimately held on to win by 1.611 seconds over Verstappen, with Antonelli only 0.375 seconds further back. Oscar Piastri finished fourth, while Ferrari was unable to convert its excellent qualifying positions into a podium.

Hamilton came home fifth, 26.393 seconds behind the winner, with Leclerc finishing eighth after a disappointing race for the Scuderia. The result underlined how much stronger Ferrari had appeared over one lap than across the full race distance on that particular weekend.

Ferrari’s record at Spielberg

Although Austria has often been strongly associated with Red Bull in the modern era, Ferrari has one of the deepest histories of any team at Spielberg. Formula 1’s official statistics heading into the 2026 event credited the Scuderia with 29 podium finishes at the venue, more than any other constructor.

Those podiums stretch across multiple generations, from the Österreichring period through the A1-Ring years and into the modern Red Bull Ring era. Ferrari victories and podiums with drivers such as Eddie Irvine, Michael Schumacher and Charles Leclerc have ensured that Austria remains an important part of the Scuderia’s Formula 1 history.

Why the Red Bull Ring often produces close qualifying

The exceptionally short lap naturally compresses the time gaps between cars. At a circuit where the quickest laps take only a little over one minute, gaining or losing a tenth of a second can represent several grid positions when multiple teams are closely matched.

Drivers also have relatively few corners in which to recover from an error. Missing an apex or losing traction at Turn 3 can therefore ruin an entire qualifying lap because there are not enough remaining corners to gradually regain the lost time.

This makes execution particularly important. A clean lap with strong braking and traction can sometimes outperform a theoretically faster car whose driver makes one small mistake, creating unusually tight qualifying sessions.

The 2027 Austrian Grand Prix

The Austrian Grand Prix is confirmed to remain part of Formula 1’s long-term plans, with the Red Bull Ring holding a contract to host the event through the 2030 season. Formula 1’s official ticketing platform already lists a 2027 Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, confirming that the event is expected to return next year.

However, the precise 2027 Austrian Grand Prix date has not yet been announced. Formula 1’s official ticketing information currently states that the race weekend dates will be revealed later, so it would be premature to assign a June or July weekend before the official 2027 calendar is published.

Once Formula 1 confirms the 2027 schedule, this page can be updated with the Friday practice sessions, Saturday qualifying and Sunday Grand Prix timetable. The circuit information, history and previous race results will remain evergreen in the meantime.

For confirmed dates across upcoming Formula 1 seasons, visit the Formula 1 schedule and results page on ScuderiaFans.

What makes the Austrian Grand Prix special?

The Austrian Grand Prix achieves something relatively unusual in modern Formula 1: a very short circuit can still offer several distinct technical challenges and multiple genuine overtaking opportunities. Drivers climb steeply through the first half of the lap, brake hard into three major passing zones and then attack a fast downhill final sector where aerodynamic confidence becomes much more important.

The Styrian landscape adds another dimension. The circuit sits within a natural bowl surrounded by green hills and mountains, allowing spectators from several locations to see much more of the track than at many modern Formula 1 venues.

For Ferrari supporters, Austria has also provided a remarkable collection of stories. Lorenzo Bandini won the first World Championship Austrian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher became part of one of Formula 1’s most controversial team-order episodes here, Charles Leclerc fought Max Verstappen in an unforgettable 2019 duel and then returned three years later to defeat him and win for Ferrari.

Austrian Grand Prix FAQs

Where is the Austrian Grand Prix held?

The Austrian Grand Prix is held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, in the Styrian region of Austria. The modern circuit occupies the same general location as the historic Österreichring and later A1-Ring.

How long is the Red Bull Ring?

The Red Bull Ring measures 4.326 kilometres and contains 10 corners. The Austrian Grand Prix is contested over 71 laps for a total race distance of 307.018 kilometres.

Why does the Red Bull Ring have such short lap times?

The circuit is relatively short and contains only 10 corners, several of which are separated by long acceleration sections. Modern Formula 1 cars can therefore complete qualifying laps in just over one minute, making Austria one of the shortest laps of the season in terms of time.

How many corners does the Red Bull Ring have?

The Red Bull Ring has 10 officially numbered corners, the fewest of any circuit on the current Formula 1 calendar. Despite the small number, the corners vary considerably because the first half focuses on braking and traction while the final sector contains much faster turns.

What is the lap record at the Red Bull Ring?

Oscar Piastri holds the official Formula 1 race lap record at the Red Bull Ring with a 1:07.924, set for McLaren during the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.

What is the best overtaking corner in Austria?

Turn 3 is generally the Red Bull Ring’s strongest overtaking opportunity. Drivers benefit from a long uphill acceleration zone before braking heavily for the tight right-hander, while Turn 4 immediately afterwards provides another chance if the first attack fails.

Why are track limits important at the Austrian Grand Prix?

The fast final corners historically encouraged drivers to run beyond the white lines because asphalt existed immediately behind the kerbs. Following the large number of violations in 2023, gravel strips were installed behind the exits of Turns 9 and 10 to create a natural penalty for exceeding the circuit boundary.

When did Charles Leclerc win the Austrian Grand Prix?

Charles Leclerc won the Austrian Grand Prix for Ferrari in 2022. He passed Max Verstappen three times during the race and overcame a late throttle problem to secure Ferrari’s first Austrian victory since Michael Schumacher won in 2003.

Did Niki Lauda ever win his home Austrian Grand Prix?

Yes. Niki Lauda won the Austrian Grand Prix in 1984, becoming the first and so far only Austrian driver to win the country’s Formula 1 World Championship race. The victory came while he was driving for McLaren rather than Ferrari.

What happened between Ferrari teammates in Austria in 2002?

Rubens Barrichello led almost the entire 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, but Ferrari instructed him to allow championship leader Michael Schumacher to win. Barrichello slowed just before the finish line and Schumacher crossed ahead, producing one of the most controversial team-order incidents in Formula 1 history.

When is the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix?

The Austrian Grand Prix is confirmed to return in 2027, but the exact race weekend date has not yet been announced. Formula 1’s official ticketing service currently lists the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring while stating that the weekend dates will be revealed later.

How long will the Austrian Grand Prix remain in Formula 1?

The Red Bull Ring has an agreement with Formula 1 that secures the Austrian Grand Prix on the championship calendar through 2030. The long-term deal ensures that Spielberg remains one of Formula 1’s established European venues.

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